Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist

ECL Group of Companies; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECL Group of Companies in Edmonton, Alberta is seeking a curious, people-oriented recruitment professional to own the full recruitment cycle. You will engage candidates in English and French, design creative sourcing strategies, and collaborate with hiring managers to deliver a seamless experience.

This in-office role emphasizes candidate engagement, ATS management, and strong communication. You will have room to grow as the organization expands and you build talent pipelines for current and

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and French, spoken and written, is required.
• Two or more years of experience in recruitment, sourcing, research or related field.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, LinkedIn and online research tools; experience with ATS is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple searches.

Responsibilities

• Design sourcing strategies to reach active and passive candidates via LinkedIn, databases, AI tools and other recruitment tech.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment cycles from intake with hiring managers through offer and first day.
• Coordinate interviews, prepare candidate summaries and maintain accurate ATS records.

Skills

Bilingual communication

Organization skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

LinkedIn

ATS platforms

Boolean search

AI tools

Job description

Type: In-Office | Full-TimeLocation: Edmonton, AlbertaLanguages: English and French About Our Client Our client, based in Edmonton, is known for its integrity, strong service and long-term relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for a curious, people-oriented recruitment professional who loves the thrill of the search. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers, manage the full recruitment cycle from start to finish and have room to grow as the organization expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing & Candidate Engagement: Design creative sourcing strategies to reach active and passive candidates through LinkedIn, databases, AI tools and other recruitment technology. Reach out to prospective candidates in English or French, spark their interest and assess their goals, availability and fit. Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and upcoming roles so the team never starts from scratch. Keep candidates informed and engaged from first contact to final decision.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage end-to-end recruitment cycles, from the intake meeting with the hiring manager through sourcing, screening, interviews and offer, to the new hire’s first day. Partner with hiring managers to understand each role’s requirements, priorities and what success looks like. Review resumes, conduct initial screening calls and prepare candidate summaries that tell the full story. Coordinate interviews and follow-up so every candidate has a smooth, professional experience. Keep candidate records accurate and up to date in the applicant tracking system (ATS).

Qualifications

Qualifications To succeed in this role, candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Language Requirements: Fluency in English and French, spoken and written, is required. Ability to communicate confidently and professionally with both anglophone and francophone stakeholders.
• Education & Experience: Two or more years of experience in recruitment, sourcing, research, sales or a related field is an asset. Agency or corporate talent acquisition experience is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, LinkedIn and online research tools. Experience with ATS platforms, Boolean search and AI tools is an asset.
• Key Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a natural ease starting conversations with people you haven’t met. Strong research and organizational skills with close attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple searches and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Curiosity, persistence and a collaborative, solutions-focused approach. A genuine commitment to creating a positive candidate experience. Ability to learn new AI-powered platforms quickly.

Why Join Our Client?

This is more than a sourcing role. It is an opportunity to play a key part in how a respected organization grows, connecting with talented people in two languages and seeing the direct impact of your work every time a great hire joins the team. You will own every stage of the recruitment cycle, work closely with experienced hiring managers and have the freedom to bring fresh ideas to how the team finds and engages talent. For a bilingual recruitment professional who enjoys great conversations and the satisfaction of making the right match, this role offers meaningful impact, hands‑on learning and long-term professional growth.